| Canada's westernmost province, which
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| | mountains, grasslands and lush valleys,
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| stretches from the thousands of islands
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| | waterfalls, lakes and meandering streams,
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| and inlets on the Pacific west coast, to
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| | and wild, splendid fiords on the coast,
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| the Rocky and Columbia mountain ranges in
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| | where the saltwater fishing is
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| the east, is renown for its spectacular
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| | unparalleled. Many of the resorts in this
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| mountain and coastal scenery. British
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| | area offer tours and watersports
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| Columbia is 60 per cent forested (much of
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| | equipment in summer, and snowmobiling,
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| it temperate rainforest), 75 per cent of
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| | cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in
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| the province is mountainous, and the
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| | winter.
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| northern two-thirds is largely
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| | Okanagan Similkameen Region
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| unpopulated and wild. Many species of
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| | This fertile region in the south includes
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| wild life that have become scarce
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| | the Okanagan and Similameen valleys, home
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| elsewhere still flourish here. Fish are
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| | to picturesque vineyards, orchards and
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| still abundant in its lakes, marshes and
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| | farms. You'll find the full range of
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| streams, whales and porpoises cruise the
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| | accommodations in this lovely area, from
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| rugged coastline, and many rare mammals
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| | tenting to luxury resorts. The lakes
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| and birds still prosper in the forests
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| | provide excellent fresh water fishing and
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| and on the plains.
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| | watersports, and the many resorts offer
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| Here you'll find a thriving ecotourism
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| | golf, horseback riding, hiking, and
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| and outdoor adventure industry. For
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| | mountain biking. And there's the full
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| animal and bird watchers, keen
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| | range of snow-related sports during the
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| photographers, and those who enjoy
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| | winter months.
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| adventure sports, it's the perfect place
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| | The Kootenays and the Rockies
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| to have a long relaxing holiday.
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| | These towering mountain ranges lie side
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| Cross-country bike touring, hiking,
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| | by side in the southeast of British
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| fishing and horseback riding are popular
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| | Columbia, a land of pristine lakes and
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| in the summer and cross-country and
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| | streams, hot springs, and panoramic
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| downhill skiing, snowboarding and
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| | mountain views. Resorts offer world-class
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| snowmobiling in winter. And there are
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| | golf courses and the Provincial and
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| plenty of water sports, including scuba
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| | National Parks are outstanding. Outdoor
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| diving, sea kayaking, sailing, wind
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| | recreation on offer includes kayaking,
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| surfing, and whitewater rafting.
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| | hiking, mountain climbing, fishing and
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| Northern British Columbia
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| | boating in summer, and snow and ice
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| The vast top third of the province
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| | sports in winter.
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| stretches from the mountainous fjords on
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| | Vancover Island Region
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| the west coast, to the incredible Rocky
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| | Stay on Vancouver Island, if you'd like
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| Mountains, with its pristine forests and
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| | to visit some of the smaller islands
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| countless lakes, rivers and streams. Here
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| | scattered along the province's west coast
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| you'll find plenty of wildlife to
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| | or it's dramatic fiords. BC's capital
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| photograph, and excellent hunting,
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| | city, Victoria, is located at Vancouver's
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| fishing and hiking. There are great
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| | southern tip, famous for it's relaxed
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| camping spots in the National Parks.
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| | lifestyle and hospitality with visitors
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| Cariboo, Chilcotin and Coast
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| | from around the world. From here you can
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| British Columbia's central region is
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| | take an Orca tour. This cosmopolitan and
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| bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west
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| | friendly city is the perfect place to
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| and the Cariboo Mountains in the east.
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| | start your visit to scenic British
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| This popular region is a land of alpine
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| | Columbia.
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| meadows, glaciers and snow-capped
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